2019 Oil change issue

[Amacron]

Just did my first oil change 2019 GT350 at 1,000 miles. When I took off the oil canister it look like the o-rings where deteriorating. It was all over the canister and even transferred to the inside of the oil filter housing. Anyone else have this problem? Is this normal? I cleaned off all the O-ring material with paper towel and alcohol. Came off.

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[SnakeAndSteak]

To me, it looks as if the o-rings weren't lubed properly.

 

[jmn444]

Mine has done that every time.

 

[lenFeb]

I don't think it's normal. IMO it's a hit related. Maybe because O-Ring touched against metal. I don't have like this on my S4, all o-rings like new when I changing oil.

 

[datadatum]

Does not look like my car's cannister o-rings. I've done 4 oil changes now, and they always look (and feel) normal. Seriously, if someone put the old one and new one side-by-side (cleaned of old oil), I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

 

[Frank.Herbst]

Does Ford Service call for replacing the o-ring during oil changes?

 

[datadatum]

^ I don't know the answer to that, but since every new filter comes with o-rings it's a no-brainer.

 

[lenFeb]

Does Ford Service call for replacing the o-ring during oil changes?

Yes, once you remove canister, o-rings must be changed. O-rings comes with filter cartridge.

 

[RJay]

Don't forget to change out that plastic drain plug too!

 

[Frank.Herbst]

^ I don't know the answer to that, but since every new filter comes with o-rings it's a no-brainer.

Funny, thanks

 

[torque124]

I like the 2016 oil filter better.... no issues. Just needs good torque.

 

[Mrhavasu]

Don't forget to change out that plastic drain plug too!

Why the drain plug too?
Thanks

 

[jmn444]

Why the drain plug too?
Thanks

It's considered a wear item too, but not necessarily every oil change. O-ring and/or the plastic tabs could wear and fail over time I think.

 

[jmn444]

at a minimum, i think it's important to have a spare on hand and inspect the old one each change.

 

[torque124]

at a minimum, i think it's important to have a spare on hand and inspect the old one each change.

I can see one going bad, but only after many years... I did about 7 oil changes on my first track pack, and the drain plug still looked like new? I mean it comes off and goes in by hand, the only thing that can go bad is the seal; but if you ensure the surface is clean and there is a little oil on it when you install it , should never fail.

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